John Slattery

John Slattery is an acclaimed actor and director, recognized for his versatile performances across film, television, and theatre, and his distinct directorial vision. After making his television debut in the 1988 series ‘The Dirty Dozen,’ John Slattery quickly established a diverse career across film, television, and theatre. His early television work included roles in series such as ‘Under Cover,’ ‘Homefront,’ ‘Maggie,’ and ‘Feds.’ He further appeared in the 1995 mini-series ‘A Woman of Independent Means’ alongside Sally Field, and portrayed Walter Mondale in the 1998 HBO production ‘From the Earth to the Moon.’ Slattery expanded into theatre with his debut in ‘The Lisbon Traviata’ in 1989, followed by his Broadway debut in Neil Simon’s ‘Laughter on the 23rd Floor’ in 1993, starring opposite Nathan Lane. His feature film debut came in 1996 with ‘City Hall,’ leading to roles in films such as ‘Eraser’ (1996), ‘Traffic’ (2000), and ‘Bad Company’ (2002).

Slattery solidified his presence in television with recurring roles as Will Truman’s brother Sam in ‘Will & Grace’ (1999), Amy’s estranged husband in ‘Judging Amy’ (1999–2000), and a politician in ‘Sex and the City’ (2000). His portrayal of high school principal Dennis Martino in NBC’s ‘Ed’ from 2001 to 2002 brought him significant recognition. Maintaining a strong theatre presence, he returned to the stage in 2000 for a revival of Harold Pinter’s ‘Betrayal’ and collaborated extensively with playwright Richard Greenberg. His career-defining role as Roger Sterling in AMC’s critically acclaimed ‘Mad Men’ (2007–2015) earned him four Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

Andrus in the upcoming 2025 historical drama ‘Nuremberg,’ continuing his prolific career on screen.